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Desert West Auction Jan. 29th, 30th & 31st

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationP.O Box 77 3870 Hwy 35, Mimbres, New Mexico, 88049, United States In Person Preview2 hours before the auction on Friday Jan. 29th, Saturday Jan. 30th & Sunday Jan. 31st.

Auction Details

Desert West is pleased to be presenting items from the living estate of Tim & Joan Donovan. Joan & Tim were extensive world travelers & collected numerous unusual items & various works of Art. They are down-sizing and we are happy to present several items from the Islands, Africa, & Papua New Guinea.

Also included in our Jan. 2016 auction are various Native American Rugs, Art, Jewelry, Kachinas, Baskets, Folk Art, Fetishes & Pueblo and Prehistoric Pottery.

Museum Quality Mata Ortiz Pottery some by Luis Ortiz, Briana & Gaby V. S. & Daniel Gonzales. Mexican Southwestern Rugs, Oaxacan Alebrijes, Pottery & Jewelry.

Original Acrylic Paintings and Beadwork by Kathy Kills Thunder.

Estate Antiques & Collectibles.
Specific Lot Questions: If you have any questions regarding an items, send an email or call with your questions prior to bidding. All inquiries regarding lots for sale must be received 24 hours prior to the start of the auction. Please register to bid and logon to ICollector 1 hour before the start time, 10 am MDT.
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1896 Friendship and Other Essays, Ralph W. Emerson14341896 Friendship and Other Essays, Ralph W. Emerson
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1896 Friendship and Other Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Altemus Company Philadelphia, c. 1896, spine is separated from pages and cover is torn
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Jade Foo Dog Ceremonial Keeper of the Gates1435Jade Foo Dog Ceremonial Keeper of the Gates
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Vintage Jade Foo Dog Ceremonial Keeper of the Gates, measures 4''H x 5.5''L x 3''W, minor chipping
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
Large Handmade Howling Coyote Wooden Shelf1436Large Handmade Howling Coyote Wooden Shelf
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Large Handmade Howling Coyote Wooden Shelf, measures 6''H x 33''L x 7''Deep
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Vintage Original Dutch Watercolor1437Vintage Original Dutch Watercolor
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Vintage Original Dutch Watercolor, signed Tunstaal, framed and under glass
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Emu Egg, Carved Agate Skull, & Butterfly Display1438Emu Egg, Carved Agate Skull, & Butterfly Display
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Emu Egg, Carved Agate Skull, & Large Peruvian Butterfly (Caligo Eruilochus) Display (framed and under glass), egg measures 5.75''H x 3.7...
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to waterman215 for 24.00
Primitive Mexican Pottery Figural Friendship Ring1439Primitive Mexican Pottery Figural Friendship Ring
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Primitive Mexican Pottery Figural Friendship Ring, measures 4.75''H x 7''D
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
Antique Hand Colored Lithograph by J. Gould1440Antique Hand Colored Lithograph by J. Gould
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Antique Hand Colored Lithograph Bird Painting by J. Gould, measures 11''H x 8''W, framed and under glass, FYI: John Gould (1804 - 18...
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Ring, Sz 81441Native American Navajo Silver Turquoise Ring, Sz 8
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring, Sz 8
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder1442Original Acrylic Painting by Kathy Kills Thunder
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Original Acrylic Painting ''Forever Friends'' by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 20'' x 20'', signed by artist, Artist...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to sivee for 42.00
1950 South American Silver Llama Ashtray14431950 South American Silver Llama Ashtray
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1950 South American Silver Llama Ashtray, measures 3'' x 5''
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Jar by Kene Ortis1444Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Jar by Kene Ortis
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Jar by Kene Ortis, measures 9''H x 11''D, signed by artist, features Paquime' inspired lines and desi...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to djh5830 for 42.00
Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Sun God Bolo Tie1445Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Sun God Bolo Tie
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Native American Zuni Sterling Silver Inlay Sun God Bolo Tie, slide measures 1.75'' x 1.75'', channel and stone to stone inlay includ...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
Native American Navajo Turquoise Nugget Necklace1446Native American Navajo Turquoise Nugget Necklace
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Native American Navajo Turquoise Nugget and Shell Heishi Necklace, measures 24'' end to end
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to Balsams for 24.00
Native American Navajo Silver Coral Ring, 6.51447Native American Navajo Silver Coral Ring, 6.5
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Native American Navajo Silver Coral Ring, Size 6.5
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to uglyotter for 24.00
Santa Clara Pottery Beaver by K. Gutierrez1448Santa Clara Pottery Beaver by K. Gutierrez
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Native American Santa Clara Pottery Beaver by K. Gutierrez, measures 4.5'' x 1.5''
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Large Collection of Western Actor Trading Cards1449Large Collection of Western Actor Trading Cards
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Large Collection of Western Actor Trading Cards, comes in binder, includes Roy Rogers and Charles Starrett
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Collection of Navajo Button Covers1450Collection of Navajo Button Covers
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Collection of Navajo Button Covers, measure 5/8''D
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Native American Navajo Silver Bookmark, M. Benally1451Native American Navajo Silver Bookmark, M. Benally
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Bookmark by M. Benally, hallmarked and hand stamped
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Collection of Sterling Silver Coral Post Earrings1452Collection of Sterling Silver Coral Post Earrings
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Collection of Sterling Silver Coral Post Earrings
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for 90.00
Mother of Pearl Horseshoe Tie Tac & Spur Stickpin1453Mother of Pearl Horseshoe Tie Tac & Spur Stickpin
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Mother of Pearl Horseshoe Tie Tac & Spur Stickpin, longest measures 1''L
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00